IIT Bombay launches its first three MOOCs

The future of imparting knowledge successfully belongs to those who can help the student build interest in the topics he learns. In a quickly globalising world, where time is always on premium, people are looking for options that offer them the flexibility to upgrade their skills (or explore a new hobby) without having to make too many changes to their day and without burning a hole in their pockets.

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT B), has launched its first three MOOCs (massive open online course) – Introduction to Computer Programming (part one), Thermodynamics and Introduction to Computer Programming (part two).

While the first two courses are scheduled to commence in July this year, the third course will begin in September 2014.

There is no eligibility criteria as such to pursue these courses and thus can be pursued by anyone. The courses will be offered via sessions grouped into several themes or topics and every session will be divided into two to four 15-20 minute ‘episodes.’ Subsequently, each episode, will encompass a video recorded lecture of about 8-10 minutes, followed by some practice problems /quizzes.

Besides this, participants will also be able to access additional reading material/ references, if required, for better clarity. Regular interactive sessions through discussion forums, video conferencing and other such technologies might also be a part of the initiative. Know More

Award:
Students will be eligible to receive an honour code certificate or for audit free of cost for the initial offerings. Interested aspirants who wish to obtain a verified certificate of achievement at the end of the course will have to pay a charge of Rs.1500/-. Read More

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